Here's chapter two!

Oh, I talk about submarines. Not like modern day submarines, think...Atlantis type technology. I know most people would already know where I'm coming from but some people might not, so I just want to be sure everyone knows what I'm talking about.

Thanks to Kay, who was they only person to review. Come on people review!

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Chapter Two: The Plight of Mercury

            Princess Mia gazed out her window at the landscape below. The colorful coral was filled with tropical fish. As, they swam past her window and she sighed. Her father, King Hydros was going into another one of his tangents. He wanted her to get married to someone. Anyone. She swam over to her wardrobe and put on a loose blue shirt. She didn't care what her father thought, she would decide when and who she would marry. There was a knock on her door. Mia opened it to reveal her old friend Piers.

            "How are you Admiral Piers?" she said courteously.

            "Fine, Princess Mia," he replied with a smile and a slight bow. The two were silent for a while.

            "Would you care to go for a swim with me?" she asked.

            "Of course," the young admiral answered.  Mia and Piers swam down the halls of the palace.

            "What's going on in the northwest? I hear there's a war between the Mars and Venus clans after eighteen years of peace," Mia asked Piers.

            "It was all on a faulty treaty," Piers replied shaking his head, "As long as the Venus accepted the woman they provided for the then prince, the Mars wouldn't fight them. She bore the prince, who is now king, two children. Prince Felix was normal by their standards, Princess Jenna was a dragon. The people tried to tolerate Jenna for seventeen years of her life, but they rejected her and her mother. A war broke out, Prince Garet at the head of the pack as usual."

            "This Garet fellow sounds rash. He wasted no time in attacking the Venus," the princess said, taking an interest in the talk of war commanders.

            "It's the best part about him. He knows how to use the dragon's unbridled rage to his advantage. He uses them while their anger is still hot to attack his enemies," Piers commented.  Mia nodded trying to analyze the dragon prince's character.

            "What about Prince Felix? What did he do?" Mia asked, prying further into the matter.

            "He retaliated as expected. He's also a skilled leader, but he has his commander, Isaac at his side."


            "I've heard much about Isaac is he any good in battle?"

            "I have yet to find out, but let's hope he's not too good," he answered with a wink. The young princess giggled a little and then fell silent as she heard her father's yelling down the hall.

            "They WHAT?" King Hydros cried.

            "It's true King Hydros, they bombed our submarine with one of their flying ships," a small, timid voice replied.  Most likely one of the surviving soldiers.

            "I don't believe this! Call Piers! We need a fleet and fast!"

Mia glanced over at the afore mentioned man.  Piers' face was already very serious and he stepped into the throne room, with the azure haired girl not far behind.

            "Right here King Hydros," he said.

            "Admiral, I need you to get as many ships, subs and warcrafts as you can, we're attacking the Jupiter clan!" King Hydros ordered.  Piers saluted.

            "Aye, your Highness!"

            Mia sighed and watched her father continue planning the war with his advisor, Alex. She didn't like Alex very much. He was seemed so sneaky and cunning,  and it scared her a little. When Alex caught sight of her he grinned, much to her annoyance. Alex had been after her for as long as she can remember. 'If that sneaky underhanded man thinks he can even touch me, he's got another thing coming,' Mia thought, 'That stupid, annoying, evil, dastardly, lying..."

            "Good morning Alex, how are you?" she asked masking her contempt. Alex floated over and kissed her hand.

            "Fine since you came along," he replied. Mia suddenly felt very sick. To think she taught him the ways of diplomacy! Now he used the government to steal money from the hands of the needy. She wanted to do something, but the problem was so widespread that the only way to alleviate it would be to get rid of Alex. How could she do that without having to cover it up?

            "His Highness tells me you haven't chosen anyone to marry yet," Alex said blatantly showing his intentions.

            "Yes, I have chosen not to get married yet," Mia replied. In her mind she was saying, 'Like I'd ever choose you, you lout.'

            "Have you considered me as one of your options?" Alex added. Mia smiled and shook her head. Inside she was screaming in disgust. She'd sooner marry Garet the prince of the Mars clan.

            "I'm going to go check on Megan and Justin, all right father?" Mia said, excusing herself from the room. She heaved out a loud sigh as she left. Alex got more and more sickening every day. She heard giggling and she smiled mischievously and put her hands on her hips. She turned toward a nearby statue, only to see Megan and Justin.

            "Alex tried to woo you again?" Megan asked hugging her cousin.

            "He can't have you! If Uncle Hydros does make you marry him, I'll throw such a fuss at the wedding, he'd start having second thoughts about marrying into the royal family!" Justin cried. Mia laughed. 'If he did that, Justing won't be the only one having a fit,' she thought.

            "Come on, Mia!  You have to teach us more about healing," Megan said giving Mia's shirt a little tug. Mia smiled and the three swam down the hall to the library to being their lessons.

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Now we've heard from Garet, Isaac, Felix, Jenna, Mia, and Piers. Now you know I wasn't going to leave Ivan and Sheba out of the fun! They're in there next chapter! Please review. You know I like it!

Next Chapter:  On the Height of Jupiter